Swelling of the outer skin of unknown cause. In the early stage it may be itchy, red, have small blisters, and be swollen, and weeping. Later it becomes crusted, scaly, and thickened.

	Asthma Relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden) "...The associated disorders are eczema and hay fever..." Biotin As A Treatment "...SKIN: Dermatitis, Eczema, Leiner's disease, Pallor, Psoriasis, Seborrhea..." Biotin Requirement The Condition "...irregular heartbeat, impaired cognitive skills, anorexia, baldness, alopecia, insomnia, depression, drowsiness, hallucinations, muscle pain, pallor, dandruff, dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrhea, eczema..." Breast Cancer Our Question about itchy or scaly nipples "Very rarely, eczema of a nipple can signal a cancerous growth beneath..." Chamomile As A Treatment "...According to HealthNotes, topical applications of chamomile have been shown to be moderately effective in the treatment of eczema [1,2]..." Crude Coal Tar As A Treatment "...Crude Coal Tar has been used for decades to help treat the scaling, itching and inflammation of psoriasis, eczema, and other skin disorders..." Eczema Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis "Fecal and duodenal flora in patients with atopic eczema have been studied..." Recommendation Digestive Enzyme (Trial) "See the link between Eczema and Hydrochloric Acid..." Recommendation Zinc "...Clinical experience has shown zinc supplementation to be particularly valuable in treating eczema, probably due to its being a common deficiency and its importance in delta-6-desaturase..." Recommendation Hydrochloric Acid (Trial) "...Bray, MD, as well as linking asthma to a high rate of HCl deficiency, found that in severe eczema 50% of subjects were hypochlorhydric..." Recommendation Test for Food Allergies "Food allergy detection and elimination should not be overlooked in searching for the causes of eczema..." Recommendation Grapefruit Seed Extract "When dysbiosis is present, treatment with antibiotics or with a natural antibiotic derived from grapefruit seeds has produced major improvement in the GI symptoms of eczema patients and moderate improvement in the severity of eczema..." Recommendation against Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption "Eczema can be triggered by allergies, and according to data from double-blind research most children with eczema have food allergies..." Recommendation Test Thyroid Function "Hypothyroid patients with eczema respond well to thyroid medication..." Evening Primrose Oil As A Treatment "...Evening Primrose Oil is used therapeutically in such things as atopic eczema (listed as such in the Merck Index), mastalgia, and premenstrual syndrome, and diabetic neuropathy..." Excess Sugar Consumption The Condition "...itch; Bladder/bowel dysfunction; Diarrhea; Hypothyroidism; Sleepiness; Bloating; Dizziness; Immune system dysfunction; Tension; Blurred vision; Earaches; Indigestion; Visual impairment; Bronchitis; Eczema; Joint/muscle pains; Watery eyes; Candida; Fainting; Lacking mind control; Weight retention; Cold intolerance; Forgetfulness; Loss of short term memory; Yeast infections..." GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) As A Treatment "...uses: borage oil is one of the three major supplemental sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a polyunsaturated fat that is used to treat a number of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)..." Inositol Requirement The Condition "...Signs & Symptoms If your intake is not sufficient, you may experience symptoms such as eczema, hair loss, constipation, and abnormalities of the eyes and raised cholesterol..." Jewelweed As A Treatment "...Poultices and salves from Jewelweed are a folk remedy for bruises, burns, cuts, eczema, insect bites, sores, sprains, warts, and ringworm..." Neem As A Treatment "...For eczema, psoriasis, ulcers or any other skin problems, a paste of Neem bark or leaves is made up and applied directly to the skin..." Oregon Grape Root As A Treatment "...Traditional uses of Oregon grape include: acne, arthritis, bronchial congestion, chronic fatigue, eczema, hepatitis, herpes, hypoglycemia, indigestion, lymphatic congestion, menstrual problems, psoriasis, scrofula, syphilis, and vaginitis..." Propolis As A Treatment "...Furthermore, people suffering from bronchial asthma and eczema may be more sensitive to bee products..." Rashes The Condition "...Causes & Development The precise cause of many skin rashes, such as psoriasis and eczema, is still unknown..." Test for Inhalant Allergies As A Treatment "...Improved sleep quality because of less congestion, days without constant sneezing and blowing your nose, improved ability to exercise, and better control of your atopic dermatitis (eczema) are some of improvements you may gain from your allergy treatment plans..." Vitamin B2 Requirement The Condition "...Riboflavin is given for skin difficulties such as acne, dermatitis, eczema, and skin ulcers..." Yeast / Candida Infection The Condition "...Skin ... Eczema..." Zinc Requirement The Condition "...Symptoms of deficiency include ... diverse forms of skin lesions, including eczema, psoriasis, acne..."

Last updated: Apr 07, 2008